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Crayon Resist Death Star Art

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2 crayon resist cupcake liners with text that reads death star art for kids

This Death Star art is a fun and easy Star Wars idea to add to your collection of art projects for kids! You don’t need many materials to create this, and prep work is minimal. If you don’t want to add it to your May the 4th Be With You activities, the Death Star paintingKeep Reading

Filed Under: Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Space, Star Wars

Star Wars Activities Perfect for May the 4th

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collection of star wars ideas with text that reads star wars activities kids love

What a fun collection of Star Wars activities to add to your holiday activities for preschoolers! Of course, these ideas aren’t just for preschoolers. Other kids (and adults!) who love Star Wars are sure to get a kick out them. These Star Wars Day activities are perfect for those celebrating May the 4th! But IKeep Reading

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Day and Night Art Project for Kids

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multiple views of canvas art by kids with text that reads day and night art

This day and night art is perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten children. Once you’re done here, be sure to check out my epic list of art projects for kids. I think you can incorporate the night and day art activity into a variety of your lesson plans. We loved including it as part ofKeep Reading

Filed Under: Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Pajama Day, Space

Space Playdough Mats Free Printable

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preschoolers using spaceship, planet, alien, and earth playdough mats with text that reads free printable space play dough mats

If playdough mats are a hit with your students, these space playdough mats are a must-try. The sensory printable is a great addition to your next kindergarten or preschool space theme. Your students strengthen their hand and finger muscles as they create space-themed shapes. There’s even a literacy component with simple sentences on the spaceKeep Reading

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Space Messy Play Ideas for Kids

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Collage of space art and sensory activities with text that reads space messy play ideas

Your little astronauts are going to have a blast with these space messy play ideas! There are so many ways to incorporate some messy play ideas into your next space theme. I’ve gathered over 20 messy sensory, science, and art invitations centered around planets, stars, and space. So the kids are going to be havingKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: Space

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Sensory Bottle

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Collage of images of the star sensory bottle and a child looking at Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star book with text that reads Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star sensory bottle.'

The star sensory bottle will be a great addition to your collection of sensory bottles in the classroom or at home. I’m sure your students are going to love the floating stars sensory bottle. It’s simple to put together, and oh so engaging for young children. And the best part? The star discovery jar isKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Nursery Rhymes, Sensory Bottles, Space

Simple and Fun Fizzy Stars Science Experiment

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Collage of simple baking soda science activity with text that reads fizzy stars experiment for kids

These fizzy stars make a super fun option when it comes to science activities for preschoolers, or any age for that matter! The bubbling stars science experiment is perfect for a preschool space theme or even just because. Are you following my Preschool Science Pinterest board? Related: Glowing Galaxy Water Bin Space Activity Science hasKeep Reading

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Coffee Filter Planets Space Craft for Kids

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pinnable image of a collage of three pictures of making coffee filter planet suncatchers

My preschool students love to make these coffee filter planets! This is a great addition to your list of preschool science experiments and a must-have for your preschool space theme. The coffee filter planet activity are a cool science experiment that doubles as a beautiful art project. So this activity is not only a tonKeep Reading

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Lava Slime Perfect for Lego Star Wars or Dinosaur Play

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slime with dinosaur and star wars lego anakin with text that reads lava slime recipe for kids

Learn how to make slime and then make this molten lava slime with the kids! It is perfect for exploring a variety of early science skills both in and out of the classroom. And once the slime is ready to go, the kids will have a blast with all of the sensory and imaginative play.Keep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Dinosaurs, Glitter, Legos, Pretend Play, slime, Space, Star Wars

Learn How to Make Galaxy Slime with the Kids Today

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steps for making slime with text that reads how to make galaxy slime

You don’t need many ingredients to make this beautiful galaxy slime with the kids. Read below for all of the details. Related: How to Make Slime with Kids If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, you know that making slime is a favorite science and sensory activity over here. I’ve made slime with my students,Keep Reading

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